A woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a youth game in Wichita, Kansas, has been released without charges as the investigation continues. The crash, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to ten others.
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The 34-year-old woman, whose name has not been disclosed, was waiting in the parking lot of the Stryker Sports Complex while one of her children played in a game on another field. At the time of the incident, her two other children were also in the vehicle. According to police, the Chevrolet pickup was parked before it suddenly drove onto the field, where it struck multiple players and spectators.
The fatalities have been identified as Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35, both residents of McPherson, Kansas, but they were not related. Emergency responders transported ten people, ranging in age from 5 to 68, to local hospitals with non-serious injuries.
Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan emphasized that officers and investigators are committed to uncovering the details surrounding the incident. As part of the ongoing investigation, more than 30 witnesses have already been interviewed, including the driver and her children.
The woman has been released pending the results of toxicology tests and a mechanical examination of the vehicle.